Chuck Berry was born this day in 1926

Chuck Berry was born this day in 1926 in St. Louis, MO.  His songwriting, guitar playing and showmanship is one of the biggest influences on rock.  Most artists coming out after Berry have acknowledged him as an influence.  Here are some of his biggest hits along with select covers from others...

"Johnny B. Goode"

Dion- "Johnny B. Goode"

Jimi Hendrix- "Johnny B. Goode"

"Maybelline"

Elvis Presley- "Maybelline" (live 1955)

"Rock & Roll Music" (w/ Tina Turner)

The Beatles- "Rock & Roll Music"

The Beach Boys (w/ Roger McGuinn)- "Rock & Roll Music"

"Sweet Little Sixteen"

Jerry Lee Lewis- "Sweet Little Sixteen"

"Dear Dad"

Dave Edmunds- "Dear Dad"

"Run Rudolph Run"

Keith Richards- "Run Rudolph Run"

"Memphis Tennessee"

The Ventures- "Memphis Tennessee"

"Carol"

JD McPherson- "Carol"

Happy Birthday to the Queen Of Rock- Tina Turner

Tina Turner (Anna Mae Bullock) was born this day in 1939 in Nutbush, TN.  From her early days with Ike to her massively successful solo years, Tina proved nobody could put on a show like she could.  She was inducted in the Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame in 1991.  Here's some highlights showcasing some of her blues leaning songs...

"Mean Old World"

"Dust My Broom"

"Merry Christmas Baby"

"I've Been Loving You Too Long"

"The Hunter"